Dallas, Texas – South winds gusting up to 30 mph will push temperatures into the upper 70s and lower 80s along Interstate 35E through 7 p.m. Sunday, increasing fire spread potential and creating crosswind hazards for high-profile vehicles. The early taste of summer warmth will hold through the weekend before a wetter pattern takes over next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, highs across North and Central Texas will run 15 to 25 degrees above seasonal averages through Sunday. Dallas-Fort Worth, Waco and Killeen are expected to reach the upper 70s to low 80s each afternoon, with sustained south winds between 15 and 20 mph and gusts nearing 30 mph along I-30, I-20 and I-35 corridors. Isolated showers may develop late Saturday into Sunday mainly near the Red River, including Sherman and Denison.
By Tuesday afternoon, rain chances increase areawide, with the highest coverage expected Wednesday through Friday. Storm probabilities could climb to 40 to 70 percent, especially along and east of I-35 and near US-75. Periods of heavy rain may slow travel during peak commute hours midweek.
Drivers should secure loose outdoor items this weekend and use caution on elevated roadways where gusty crosswinds are strongest. Early next week, monitor forecasts for potential lightning and brief downpours that could reduce visibility on major highways.
Above-normal warmth continues into early next week before clouds and rainfall become more widespread. Additional updates and possible advisories are expected as midweek storm timing becomes clearer.
